There are three ways to run. First is the Rear-foot Strike more commonly known as heel strike. Many people don't know this but most of the people who are new in running actually run on heel strike. Why people do this is because people are soo accustom running with their shoes that they don't feel the full impact of their heel landing on the ground. This is usually one of the major causes of leg injury. Imagine all your body weight hit that heel without any shoes eventually something has to give in. The other disadvantage of this type of running is when you move forward, your heel striking the ground produce a braking effect reducing speed and momentum.
Second is Mid-foot strike, landing at the middle of your foot when it hits the ground that is a midfoot strike. It is better to land midfoot than to land on heel strike. This technique is best when you try to slow down from a fast pace of running. Midfoot strike known for runner as a resting period in running. When you’re out of breath and need rest while still moving forward then midfood is the way to run.
Forefoot strike is by-far the best way to run. Forefoot would be the result of running barefoot. Running forefoot increase your speed, reduce foot injury and use less energy. This is the most efficient way to run in long distance. By leaning slightly forward forefoot uses gravity to accelerate and momentum to maintain speed.
Overall heel strike is for walking, midfoot is for slowing down, forefoot is for acceleration.
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